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PS7877 - Provision of Customer Identity Platform

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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10 Jul 2026 at 08:15

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has completed the award process for a contract titled "PS7877 - Provision of Customer Identity Platform." This contract falls under the category of software-related services and is valued at £2,250,000. It was executed through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement via Crown Commercial Services. The award notice was published on 10th July 2026, following the tender period which ended on 25th June 2026. The contract will commence on 3rd September 2026 and conclude by 2nd September 2027. The services are primarily intended for delivery within the region of Wales, United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software services, particularly those with capabilities in customer identity solutions. Although the awarded supplier is a large enterprise, smaller businesses with innovative solutions or specialist expertise could benefit from collaborating or subcontracting. Engaging with public sector contracts like this one can provide a stable revenue stream and enhance a company's portfolio in the technology and digital identity sectors. Businesses aiming to compete in future tenders should consider strengthening their framework agreement capabilities and highlighting any unique value propositions in software-related services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS7877 - Provision of Customer Identity Platform

Notice Description

Award of contract has been completed via Crown Commercial Services framework. Award notice published for transparency. Contract is for the provision of a Customer Identity Platform

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0abb34c3-01ac-4fd9-8d67-0b89981b545f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,250,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2026 - 2 Sep 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA6 7JL
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTWARE ONE

Further Information

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